Report of the Talomo police indicated that the incident took place around 5:30 p.m. The victim was walking along the road when the suspect approached him from behind and stabbed him multiple times on the different parts of his body.

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Sabanal was rushed to the Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC) but was declared dead around 6:15 p.m. while undergoing treatment.

Pagal, meanwhile, was arrested while trying to hide inside a home in Lower Dampa. Recovered from the possession of Pagal was bloodied stainless knife measuring around 12 inches.

The suspect is currently detained at the Talomo police station while the recovered weapon will be presented as evidence against him during court proceedings. (RSA)

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